King Charles III had waited his entire life for this moment, the official crowning as the king of England. However, Prince Louis managed to steal the spotlight once again with his entertaining array of random facial expressions.
During the royal family’s appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Saturday, the 5-year-old prince captivated onlookers by displaying a mix of curiosity and boredom. He even added a touch of sassiness to his enthusiastic waves towards the crowd. Prince Louis was accompanied by his parents, Prince William and Kate Middleton, who clearly found his antics amusing.
While walking on the balcony, Louis pouted at times but also displayed moments of awe, particularly during the military flyover. He also amused the crowd by screaming at the top of his lungs, which elicited laughter from Kate.
Other children who joined Louis on the balcony included Princess Charlotte, Prince George, and other Page of Honours such as Nicholas Barclay, Ralph Tollemache, and Lord Oliver Cholmondeley. However, it was Prince Louis who stole the show with his captivating presence.
Interestingly, Louis’ behavior at the coronation ceremony was reminiscent of Charles’ own antics when he was just 4 years old and attended Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953. Charles also appeared bored while standing alongside the rest of the royal family on the balcony.
During the coronation ceremony, Louis once again managed to steal the show with his cute yawn. He seemed restless during the event and eventually left halfway through, although a source confirmed that his exit had been planned.
This is not the first time Louis has captured public attention with his adorable behavior. At the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for the late queen in June 2022, Louis was seen sticking his tongue out, shouting, and making silly faces during multiple public appearances.
According to a royal source, William and Kate have yet to make a decision on whether Louis will be attending his grandfather’s coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, and will likely make a decision closer to the time of the service.
